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Compo:
Get ahead, get a hat

Closing date Noon, Wednesday October 23rd. No age limit, open to anyone on the planet but delivery must be to a UK address. One entry per person.

2024/25:
PL TV: four untouched

Tuesday afternoon saw the Premier League belatedly confirm their UK live TV choices for December and January; six of Newcastle's ten games in that period selected but only one rescheduled to a different day.

That is the visit to Old Trafford, which has been shifted back a day to Monday 30th December. 

The two home games that take place when Amazon Prime cover the entire fixture programme will both be played on the days that were originally announced.

Confirmed fixtures:

Wed 04.12.2024 Liverpool (h) Prime 7.30pm
Sat 07.12.2024 Brentford (a) 3pm
Sat 14.12.2024 Leicester City (h) 3pm
Sat 21.12.2024 Ipswich Town (a) 3pm
Thu 26.12.2024 Aston Villa (h) Prime 3pm
Mon 30.12.2024 Manchester United (a) Sky 8pm

Sat 04.01.2025 Spurs (a) TNT 12.30pm
Sat 11.01.2025 FAC3
Wed 15.01.2025 Wolves (h) TNT 7.30pm
Sat 18.01.2025 Bournemouth (h) TNT 12.30pm
Sat 25.01.2025 Southampton (a) 3pm

2024/25:
Brighton (h)

Following the international break, Newcastle restart their Premier League programme by welcoming the Seagulls to Gallowgate on Saturday.

It's an old-fashioned 3pm kick-off. 

Team: Kieran Trippier has reportedly suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out until early December.

There's optimism that Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak could return, along with fellow absentee Lewis Miley.  Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman remain out.

Joelinton is one booking away from an automatic one game suspension.

Coral rate this match as follows:

NUFC win 21/20
The draw 11/4
BHAFC win 12/5

New customers receive a £20 bet when staking £5 (T's & C's apply). Find those markets online here 

BHAFC: Adam Webster, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joao and Matt O'Reilly are all unavailable while Georginio Rutter is doubtful after he withdrew from international duty.

Solly March, Simon Adringa and former Magpie James Milner could return after injury. 

Now 38, Milner has played at SJP in the Premier League for Leeds United, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool so far in his career.

Albion have won one, drawn one and lost the other one of their three PL away games to date. 

Their 3-0 success at Everton was followed by a 1-1 draw at Arsenal and a 2-4 reverse at Chelsea. 

Referee: Peter Bankes - a second Toon appointment of the season for the Lancashire-based whistler, following the 1-3 loss at Fulham in September.   

VAR: Tony Harrington

Latest PL fixtures: 

Sat 19.10.2024:
Spurs v West Ham (12.30pm) TNT
Fulham v Aston Villa (3pm)
Ipswich Town v Everton (3pm)
Manchester United v Brentford (3pm)
Newcastle v Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
Southampton v Leicester City (3pm)
Bournemouth v Arsenal (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 20.10.2024:
Wolves v Manchester City (2pm) Sky
Liverpool v Chelsea (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 21.10.2024:
Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (8pm) Sky

UK TV: None

WonderBar in The Gate opens at 10am, with DJ Mad Mick on stage from 11.30am details here

Overseas TV: 
Arena Premium 2 Serbia
Arena Sport 3 Croatia
Arena Sport 4 Slovenia
Arena Sport 5 Bosnia
Astro Go (Malaysia)
beIN Connect MENA/Turkey
Canal+ Action Czech
Canal+ Live 8 France HD/myCANAL
Claro TV+ (Brazil)
DAZN Portugal/Eleven 5 Portugal
DAZN Spain
Disney+ Argentina/Caribbean/Chile/Sur
Disney+ Hotstar (India)
DStv Now
ESPN Brazil
FuboTV Canada/USA
Go3 Extra Sports Est/Lat/Lit
iQiyi (China)
JioTV (India)
K+/K+ SPORT 2 (Vietnam)
Migu (China)
NBC Universo (USA)
Now E (Hong Kong)
ON Plus (Vietnam)
Optus Sport (Australia)
QQ Sports Live (China)
Showmax (South Africa)
SiminnSport 2 (Iceland)
Skylink (Czech/Slovakia)
Sky Sport NOW (New Zealand)
Sky Sport Premier League/Sky Go/WOW (Germany)
Sport 24 At Sea Extra
StarHub TV+ (Singapore)
Stod 2 Sport 2 (Iceland)
SuperSport Action Africa (South Africa)
SuperSport MaXimo 2 (South Africa)
SuperSport Variety 3 HD (South Africa)
Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA)
TOD (Turkey)
True ID (Thailand)
TV3 MAX Denmark HD
TV 360 (Vietnam)
U-NEXT (Japan)
UNIVERSO (USA)
USA Network HD
ViaPlay Den/Fin/Ned/Nor/Pol/Swe
Vidio (Indonesia)
VieON (Vietnam)
Vivo Play (Brazil)
Voyo Player Slovakia
Zapping (Brazil)
ZhiBo8 (China)

UK Radio: None

Local Radio: Live on BBC Radio Newcastle

Hospital Radio: Radio Tyneside commentary is accessible free of charge in local hospitals via Spark Media.

Buses: The Go North East X50 football service from the Metro Centre will be in operation. Details here

Metro: No scheduled service alterations.

Rail: No relevant scheduled service alterations.

Details of scheduled rail alterations are online here

Roads: The Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme is underway, with one lane in each direction closed at all times until further notice. That will lead to inevitable congestion and delays. More details here

Temporary road closures around SJP apply from an hour before kick-off until 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Food Bank: The usual stall and bucket shakers will be on and around Strawberry Place, with NUFC Director Jamie Reuben again matching all matchday donations.

Stats:

Seagulls @ SJP - all-time:

2023/24 drew 1-1 Longstaff (PL)
2022/23 won 4-1 OG, Burn, Wilson, Guimaraes (PL)
2021/22 won 2-1 Fraser, Schar (PL)
2020/21 lost 0-3 (PL)
2019/20 drew 0-0 (PL)
2018/19 lost 0-1 (PL)
2017/18 drew 0-0 (PL)
2016/17 won 2-0 Lascelles, Shelvey (Ch)
1991/92 lost 0-1 (D2)
1990/91 drew 0-0 (D2)
1989/90 won 2-0 Gallacher, Quinn (D2)
1985/86 lost 0-2 (FAC)
1983/84 won 3-1 Keegan, Waddle, Beardsley (D2)
1982/83 lost 0-1 (FAC)
1978/79 lost 1-3 Shoulder (D2)
1961/62 won 5-0 Leek 3, Tuohy, Hale (D2)
1929/30 won 3-0 Gallacher 3 (FAC)

2024/25:
U21 alterations

Two changes to Newcastle's U21 fixture programme have been confirmed as follows:

The home game against Manchester United U21s that was scheduled for Friday October 25th @ 7pm will now be played on Saturday October 26th @ Noon. Venue changes from Whitley Park to Little Benton.

The away game against Leeds United U21s that was scheduled for Friday November 1st @ 7pm will now be played on Friday November 1st @ 1pm. Venue changes from LNER Stadium to Thorp Arch training ground.

There's also a change at U18 level:

Newcastle and Leeds United have reversed their two scheduled U18 Premier League games this season, with the Magpies now travelling to Yorkshire later this month rather than hosting the Whites on Tyneside: 

Sat 26.10.2024 Leeds U18s v NUFC U18s (Noon)
Sat 12.04.2025 NUFC U18s v Leeds U18s (Noon)

2024/25:
NUFCW @ SJP

Tickets for next month's Barclays Women's Championship game between Newcastle United Women and Southampton at SJP are now on sale as follows:  

Wed 16.10.2024: NUFC members and fans with a previous purchase history for NUWFC games at SJP. 

Thu 17.10.2024: General sale opens.

The game is a 2pm kick-off on Sunday 17.11.2024. NUFCW fixture list is online here

Prices: £8 adults, £2 concessions (Premium seating available £40 adults, £30 children).

For group bookings (6+) email [email protected]

Internationals:
Country calls

Latest international action for Magpies:

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay):
Tue 15.10.2024 Venezuela (h) won 2-1 WCQ
Another start for Miggy, in Asuncion as his side came from behind to win. He was subbed in the 80th minute.

Thu 10.10.2024 Ecuador (a) drew 0-0 WCQ
Miggy started in Quito and completed 75 minutes.

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil):
Wed 16.10.2024 Peru (h) won 4-0 CWC
Bruno started and played his part in Brazil's comprehensive victory in Brasilia. He was substituted in the 79th minute after the scoring was complete. Some reports state that he was withdrawn due to injury, but we've yet to find any reference to the extent if so.

Fri 11.10.2024 Chile (a) won 2-1 CWC
A decisive intervention for the midfielder in Santiago de Chile, introduced at half time with the score 1-1 and providing an assist for the 89th minute winner.

Jamal Lewis (Northern Ireland):
Tue 15.10.2024 Bulgaria (h) won 5-0 NL
A glorious night in Belfast came with Lewis remaining among the unused replacements.

Sat 12.10.2024 Belarus (n) drew 0-0 NL
Jamal played 67 minutes of the game played behind closed doors in the neutral venue of Budapest.

Lewis Hall (England U21s):
Tue 15.10.2024 Azerbaijan U21s (h) won 7-0 ECQ
A romp at Ashton Gate saw Lewis start on the bench, appearing on 71 minutes with England 4-0 ahead.

Goalscorers included SJP old boy Elliot Anderson.

Fri 11.10.2024 Ukraine U21s (h) won 2-1 ECQ
A 90 minute shift for the full back in Bournemouth.

William Osula (Denmark U21s):
Tue 15.10.2024 Iceland U21s (h) won 2-0 ECQ
Victory for the Danes in Vejle secured a place at next summer's finals in Slovakia. The Newcastle man was introduced as a 60th minute replacement when the scoring was complete.

Sandro Tonali (Italy):
Mon 14.10.2024 Israel (h) won 4-1 NL
The midfielder retained his place in the side and completed the entire game in Udine.

Thu 10.10.2024 Belgium (h) drew 2-2 NL
An 80 minute shift for Sandro in Rome.

Emil Krafth (Sweden):
Mon 14.10.2024 Estonia (a) won 3-0 NL
Fielded at right wing back/midfield, the Magpie played 90 minutes in Tallinn to reach 50 senior international appearances (30 of which whilst a Magpie).

Fri 11.10.2024 Slovakia (a) drew 2-2 NL
Emil came on for the last two of minutes of added time as the Swedes let a two-goal lead slip in Bratislava.

Trevan Sanusi, Leo Shahar (England U18s):
Mon 14.10.2024 Ukraine (n) won 3-1 FR
Both Newcastle players were in the starting XI in Marbella, with Leo captaining the side. 

Fri 11.10.2024 Sweden (n) lost 0-2 FR
Defeat in Marbella for the Young Lions under the guidance of former Magpie coach Liam Bramley.

Full back Leo was in the starting XI with winger Trevan named on the bench and appearing during the game.

Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento , Nick Pope (England):
Sun 13.10.2024 Finland (a) won 3-1 NL
All three Magpies remained on the bench in Helsinki.

Thu 10.10.2024 Greece (h) lost 1-2 NL
Gordon began the game at Wembley, completing 60 minutes before making way for Ollie Watkins.

Livramento and Pope were both unused substitutes.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Sun 13.10.2024 Ireland (h) won 2-0 NL
Another cap and a clean sheet in Athens for the custodian.

Thu 10.10.2024 England (a) won 2-1 NL
The Magpies 'keeper played the full game at Wembley.

Ex-Mag:
City take old boy 

Manchester City have announced that their incoming Director of Football will be ex-Magpie Hugo Viana, who is leaving a similar post at Sporting Lisbon.

The 41 year-old former Portuguese international will replace Txiki Begiristain at the end of the season.

Loan lads:
Temps 

Current Magpies making temporary switches:

Jamal Lewis (Sao Paulo)
Vasco da Gama (h) Serie A, Thursday.

Max Thompson (Chesterfield)
Newport County (a) League Two, Friday.

Harrison Ashby (QPR)
Portsmouth (h) Championship, Saturday.

Joe White (MK Dons)
Morecambe (a) League Two, Saturday.

Miodrag Pivas (Willem II)
Fortuna Sittard (h) Eredivisie, Sunday.

Jamie Miley (Newport County) (injured)

Premier League:
Chelsea (a)

The Magpies play the first part of their league and cup double-header on Sunday 27th October, when they visit Stamford Bridge for a Premier League fixture.

It's a 2pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports and all 3,000 tickets allocated to Newcastle were sold. The away ticket transfer scheme will operate. Details here

Team: To follow 

CFC: To follow 

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: tbc (if any)

Referee: tbc

VAR: tbc

Metro: No scheduled disruptions

Rail: Scheduled engineering work between Darlington and York on Saturday and Sunday has been cancelled.

Details of scheduled disruptions are online here

TfL: Disruption updates online here

Upcoming PL fixtures:

Fri 25.10.2024:
Leicester City v Nottingham Forest (8pm) Sky

Sat 26.10.2024:
Aston Villa v Bournemouth (3pm)
Brentford v Ipswich Town (3pm)
Brighton & Hove Albion v Wolves (3pm)
Manchester City v Southampton (3pm)
Everton v Fulham (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 27.10.2024:
Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky
Crystal Palace v Spurs (2pm)
West Ham v Manchester United (2pm)
Arsenal v Liverpool (4.30pm) Sky

Stats: to follow

2024/25:
West Ham (h) 
ticket timetable

Member Ballot open: Mon 28.10.2024 10am.
Member Ballot close: Wed 30.10.2024 10am.
Ballot winners notified by Wed 30.10.2024 5pm.
Ballot purchase open: Thu 31.10.2024 12.30pm.
Ballot purchase close: Sat 02.11.2024 12.30pm. 
ST forward/resale open: Sun 03.11.2024 10am.
Member general sale open: Mon 04.11.2024 10am.

U21s:
Winning run ends 

Rotherham United  3  Newcastle U21s  1

Match report

Premier League:
Goalless Goodison
after Gordon gaffe

Everton  0  Newcastle  0

Match report

2024/25:
Chelsea (h) 

Following a Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge the previous Sunday, The Magpies and The Blues face each other again in a Carabao Cup Fourth Round tie at Gallowgate on Wednesday 30th October.

It's a 7.45pm start and live on Sky Sports+.

A result must be achieved on the night - if the score is tied after 90 minutes a penalty shootout will ensue.

At stake is a place in the Quarter Finals of the competition, scheduled for w/c Monday December 16th.

The visitors were allocated a maximum of 4,883 places - just over 1,600 more than set aside for PL fixtures. It's unclear where those additional seats are located. 

Team: To follow 

CFC: To follow 

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports+

Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: tbc (if any)

Referee: tbc

VAR: N/A

Metro: No services will run from Gateshead Stadium to/from South Shields/ South Hylton for five days from Monday October 28th.

Track work in the Pelaw area means that the last trains on that section will run on Sunday October 27th and services won't restart until Saturday November 2nd.

Replacement bus services 900/901 and X900/X901 will operate to and from Gateshead Interchange, with additional buses in operation before and after the Chelsea Carabao Cup tie at SJP. Details online here

Rail: Details of scheduled disruptions are online here

Carabao Cup - last 16:

Tue 29.10.2024:
Southampton v Stoke City 7.45pm Sky+
Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday 8pm Sky

Wed 30.10.2024:
Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool 7.30pm Sky
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace 7.45pm Sky+
Manchester United v Leicester City 7.45pm Sky+
Newcastle United v Chelsea 7.45pm Sky+
Preston North End v Arsenal 7.45pm Sky+
Spurs v Manchester City 8.15pm Sky

Stats: Chelsea defeated Newcastle in the Quarter Finals of the competition last season, advancing on penalties following a 1-1 draw in South West London.

The Blues are our most frequent League Cup opponents, now paired with Newcastle on seven occasions:

1992/93 lost 1-2 (a) (R3)
2001/02 lost 0-1 (a) (R5)
2004/05 lost 0-2 (h) (R4)
2006/07 lost 0-1 (h) (R5)
2010/11 won 4-3 (a) (R3)
2023/24 drew 1-1 (a) (R5) lost on pens
2024/25 ?-? (R4) 

This will be Newcastle's 22nd appearance in the last 16 of the League Cup and they are in search of victory number 12 at this stage of the competition:

1974/75 Fulham (h) won 3-0
1975/76 QPR (a) won 3-1
1976/77 Manchester United (a) lost 2-7
1994/95 Manchester City (a) drew 1-1
1994/95 Manchester City (h) R lost 0-2
1995/96 Liverpool (a) won 1-0
1996/97 smoggies (a) lost 1-3
1997/98 Derby County (a) won 1-0
1998/99 Blackburn Rovers (h) drew 1-1 (lost 2-4pens)
2000/01 Birmingham City (a) lost 1-2
2001/02 Ipswich Town (h) won 4-1
2004/05 Chelsea (h) lost 0-2aet
2005/06 Wigan Athletic (a) lost 0-1
2006/07 Watford (a) drew 2-2 (won 5-4pens)
2010/11 Arsenal (a) lost 0-4
2011/12 Blackburn Rovers (a) lost 3-4
2013/14 Manchester City (h) lost 0-2
2014/15 Manchester City (a) won 2-0
2016/17 Preston North End (h) won 6-0
2020/21 Newport County (a) drew 1-1 (won 5-4pens)
2022/23 Bournemouth (h) won 1-0
2023/24 Manchester United (a) won 3-0

2024/25:
Crystal Palace (a) 
rail disruption
 
Rail engineering work means that London Kings Cross station will be closed on Saturday November 30th - the day that Newcastle face Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park.

A reduced LNER service from Newcastle will operate to and from St. Neots on both Saturday and Sunday, with a replacement bus to Bedford providing connections to London-bound trains. Details online here